{"id":97090,"date":"2025-07-31T22:16:08","date_gmt":"2025-07-31T22:16:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/nida-saleh-becomes-first-pakistani-female-train-driver-the-express-tribune\/"},"modified":"2025-07-31T22:16:08","modified_gmt":"2025-07-31T22:16:08","slug":"nida-saleh-becomes-first-pakistani-female-train-driver-the-express-tribune","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/nida-saleh-becomes-first-pakistani-female-train-driver-the-express-tribune\/","title":{"rendered":"Nida Saleh becomes first Pakistani female train driver | The Express Tribune"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"\">\n<figure class=\"flex items-center text-center\"><figcaption class=\"text-3 font-sans uppercase mr-3 whitespace-no-wrap\"><span class=\"ls-art\">Listen\u00a0to\u00a0article<\/span><\/figcaption><audio class=\"h-5 w-60 sm:w-80 rounded-none\" preload=\"metadata\" controlslist=\"noplaybackrate nodownload\" id=\"tts\" controls=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/i.tribune.com.pk\/attachments\/speech_20250731082929408-WrDHI.mp3\"\/><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p>In a landmark achievement for gender inclusion in Pakistan\u2019s public transport sector, Nida Saleh Malik has become the country\u2019s first female train driver, operating the Orange Line Metro Train in Lahore.<\/p>\n<p>Once a young girl fascinated by the sound of trains, Nida Saleh Malik has turned her childhood dream into a historic reality.<\/p>\n<p>Her appointment is not only a personal milestone but also a significant step forward in breaking gender stereotypes in a field long dominated by men.<\/p>\n<p>Trained as a transportation engineer, she began her professional journey with the Lahore Metro system. Her consistent dedication and strong performance earned her a place in the new batch of drivers, selected strictly on merit.<\/p>\n<p>In an interview with a private media channel, she shared that her family initially had concerns about her unconventional career path, but their support grew stronger when they witnessed her determination and commitment.<\/p>\n<p>Today, she drives the metro with confidence and professionalism, serving thousands of commuters daily.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Listen\u00a0to\u00a0article In a landmark achievement for gender inclusion in Pakistan\u2019s public transport sector, Nida Saleh Malik has become the country\u2019s first female train driver, operating the Orange Line Metro Train in Lahore. Once a young girl fascinated by the sound of trains, Nida Saleh Malik has turned her childhood dream into a historic reality. 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